Stung by the European Union’s ban on import of Alphonso mangoes and a few vegetables from India, the government plans to raise the issue with the EU Trade Commissioner soon for lifting of restrictions.
On Monday, the EU had temporarily banned imports of Alphonso mangoes, the king of fruits, and four vegetables from India from May 1. “The EU’s move is a unilateral action. They should not do this. The Commerce Minister is expected to soon write a letter in this regard to EU Trade Commissioner Karl De Gucht,” an official source told PTI.
Sources said Commerce Minister Anand Sharma on Tuesday discussed the issue with his officials in an internal meeting.
